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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,018.32, 369,865.98 and 147,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,018.32, 369,865.98 and 147,167.40 is: 203,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,018.32 : 369,865.98 = 147,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,018.32/369,865.98 = 147,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,018.32x = 369,865.98 × 147,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,018.32x = 54,432,214,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432,214,625.05/268,018.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,091.40

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